Born in Brooklyn, he settled in Castleton Corners in 1955, where he lived until moving to Somerset, N.J., in 1990. In 1995, Mr. Ackerman relocated to Monroe Township to live in Greenbriar at Whittingham, a retirement community.

A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, Mr. Ackerman earned a certificate from the New York School of Interior Design in 1968. He worked as an interior designer for more than 40 years. In the late 1960s, Mr. Ackerman became the co-owner of Robb Decors, then in Port Richmond. The business later moved to Tottenville. He retired in 1997. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed tennis.

“He looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren, Jodie, Leah and Rachel,” said his son, Marc.

A World War II veteran, Mr. Ackerman served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany and France.

His wife of 50 years, Mildred Sicker, died in 1999.

In addition to his son, Marc, and three granddaughters, surviving are his daughter, Fran Mackay, and his partner of 10 years, Diane Altman.

The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Funeral Home, Manalapan, N.J. Burial will be in Beth David Cemetery, Elemont, L.I.